[emukind]

so last console i bought was a xbox, i dont know anything about wii at all:lol:.
i was going to get one tomorrow. is there anything need to know before i buy it..like, firmware.. or something else etc. etc. i dont have any emulation knowledge other than mame, but of course i'd like to put whatever emulator i can put on the machine and anything else, whats the best chip?..thanks any the help.:thumb:

 

[|-xA-|]

Right now there's rumors about a new drive that blocks hard and softmods. For emulation, you should be good. If you want help with homebrewing just ask. I homebrewed many wii's. It's better to get a used one. Save money and no new drive. Try tehskeen.com and wiibrew.org for homebrew+emulators.

 

[Paratech]

A new DVD drive? I'm a bit confused, I thought the software mods were via software, couldn't you just add the data to an SD card and bypass the DVD drive?

 

[|-xA-|]

No, it's hardware, like the new 360 drive.
See here : New Nintendo Wii drive (aka D3-2) - TehSkeen.com

 

[Paratech]

We're talking about DVD disks though right? or does it somehow stop you from having the homebrew channel as well?

 

[|-xA-|]

Yea. All it affects are backups. Nothing else.

 

[Paratech]

Thanks for the clarification.